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Have you seen these bats?
With a long specialized tongue, this bat reaches deep into flowers to extract sweet nectar, and it occasionally supplements its diet with insects for added diversity. Its hovering feeding technique allows precise and efficient access to nectar.
Apart from its dietary habits, the Pallas' Longtongued bat unknowingly aids in pollination and seed dispersal, contributing significantly to the reproduction and genetic diversity of plants in its habitat.
Despite its ecological importance, this species faces threats like habitat destruction and climate change. Conservation efforts are essential to safeguard this unique creature and its vital contributions to the ecosystem.
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